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An Afternoon in SoHo
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH 2009
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Above is the most amazing curried chicken salad I've ever eaten, from Bistro Les Amis in SoHo. Justin had an ahi tuna sandwich that was also delectable, though my meal surprisingly surpassed it in flavor and awesomeness. We spent the day wandering around design stores and showrooms, like Clio, Alessi, DWR Tools For Living, Blu Dot, Ligne Roset, Cassina, Cappellini, Moss, Moroso and Room & Board. It was a brilliant afternoon full of stores we could never afford and imagining what our future home could look like.

The bestest best part of the day? Getting this Koin wood bank from DWR Tools For Living, a $120 value for only $18! I am a master of frugality. The bank is gorgeous; the ash wood has a spectrum of tones to it. I actually went through about six boxes in the store until I found the one with the prettiest wood... it was the clerk's idea, and he helped me pry open all the boxes! The staff at the store is truly delightful, a trait that is unfortunately rare in retail these days.